Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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